Agency Squid is a marketing and advertising firm that is based in Minneapolis. Founded in 2015, Agency Squid's team of 3 employees specialize in digital strategy, advertising, and branding. The firm primarily works with small businesses but has experience working with mid-market sizes businesses as well.

Notable Project

Agency Squid was tasked with redesigning an outdated website for a water purification company. Using WordPress, the team at Agency Squid equipped this new website with photographs, new web copy, and a redesigned logo. The client was very impressed with the team at Agency Squid.

"Their [Agency Squid's] attention to detail, knowledge of our industry, and almost immediate understanding of our needs as a client was highly impressive." – Sales and Operations Lead, Water Purification Company

Bandwidth Marketing is a small marketing agency with 7 employees. Founded in 2005, they are headquartered in Chicago and offer services in branding, advertising, and web design. The majority of their clients are small businesses, and their industry focuses are healthcare, real estate, and nonprofits.

Notable Project

Bandwidth Marketing collaborated with a nonprofit for a rebranding campaign and event planning. They updated the client’s brand messaging update, redesigned its logo, and helped create promotional messaging. The client was pleased with Bandwidth Marketing’s creative ideas and investment in the project’s success.

“What I love about Bandwidth Marketing Group is that it's comprised of people who have experience at big agencies. They combine that credibility and those big ideas with small shop accessibility.” – Vice President, Nonprofit

Bandwidth Marketing Group is a creative consultancy based in Chicago. Since 2005, their small team of about 5 people has been specializing in branding, advertising, and web design, mainly small and mid-sized business in the healthcare and nonprofit arenas.

Notable Project

A nonprofit hired Bandwidth Marketing Group for their branding services. The agency assisted in designing a logo and implementing a new brand strategy, both of which have received positive feedback from stakeholders.

"They certainly brought thoughts to the table, but they didn't just come in and say we think you also need to do X, Y, and Z. It was more a process of us working together, seeing what was possible, and deciding to expand our original scope. " —Vice President of Partnerships, Nonprofit

Build. Scale. Prosper. is a consulting firm based in Chicago. Founded in 2018, their team of 3 employees specializes in branding, marketing strategy, and digital strategy. They work with midmarket and small businesses, focusing on business services, financial services, and consumer products and services.

Notable Project

Build. Scale. Prosper. worked with an interior restoration company to help cultivate its brand and online image. They redesigned the client’s website, improved SEO and AdWords placement, and organized historical company data.

“They helped us redesign our website. They gave us a lot of guidance and direction on how we should showcase our work online and improve our SEO. They’ve really made a difference with all of our marketing materials.” – Vice President, Interior Restoration Company

Since 1984, bvk has served clients in the healthcare, B2C, and education industries with a comprehensive range of integrated services. With over 334 employees, they’re currently one of America’s largest independent ad agencies. The agency has expanded from original Milwaukee headquarters to offices in Miami and Tampa, Fla. and Chicago, bvk offers web design, social marketing, and digital strategy for to refine brand identity.

Coming of Age is a marketing agency based in Lisle, Ill. Since 1991, their team of 13 has specialized in branding, advertising, digital strategy, SEO, and email and direct marketing for clients trying to target older generations.

Notable Project

Coming of Age developed a digital strategy for a medical alert business. They provided creative messaging, strategy, and media planning. The client has experienced an increase in ROI as a result of Coming of Age's work.

"We saw big impacts and changes, and they were very influential in getting us to expand our thinking and approach." — Director of Marketing, Medical Alert Business

Got IT Digital is a digital firm headquartered in Chicago. The company has a team of 10 employees who specialize in SEO and web design, but also provide advertising, conversion optimization, and web development services.

Notable Project

Got IT Digital did front-end and UX design for a financial platform. Initially, the client needed a partner to assist them with front-end design and development, but they continuously work with Got IT Digital. The company has helped the client redesign a website, and they provide recommendations and support for other projects. After the company did the front-end and UX design for the client, the client reported that the site improved and they are satisfied with the UX.

“Their first project (our website redesign) was extremely complicated and required buy-in from numerous stakeholders, but they accomplished the task. They maximally improved the site’s speed and provided a transformative UX for our customers.” — Content Director, Financial Platform

Hustlemore is a Chicago based marketing agency specializing in branding, digital strategy, and marketing strategy. They were founded in 2015 and have a team of 3 employees. They work with small business and midmarket clients in the consumer products, financial services, and healthcare industries.

Notable Project

Hustlemore ran a marketing campaign for a Chicago based cryotherapy spa. They upgraded the client’s site, implementing branding, SEO best practices, and a consistent marketing plan to promote awareness of the client’s business. The client reported that their website has moved from page four or five of relevant google search results to page one, and that their business has increased commensurately.

Based in Chicago, JB Chicago is a digital marketing agency that was founded in 2000. The team of more than 40 members has expertise in branding, advertising, content marketing, and web design.

Notable Project

JB Chicago helped a senior living development with marketing services. The rebranding campaign included a website redesign and strategic branding management. Their work, along with the quality of the work, has been extremely successful. JB Chicago is now marketing partners with the senior living community.

"Now there’s a single brand, everybody can identify with each other, and it’s consistent from property to property and market to market." – Principle, Senior Living Community

JJR Marketing is a marketing and public relations agency based in the west suburbs of Chicago, IL. Founded in 2006, JJR Marketing focuses on generating buzz, leads, referrals, sales, and growth for clients. The team of about 10 employees offers PR, social media marketing, marketing strategy, advertising, branding, and web design services to mostly small and mid-market businesses.

Notable Project

JJR Marketing worked with a financial advising company, helping them update their media presence and increase brand recognition. The project included both traditional and digital marketing. For example, JJR Marketing created print materials for the financial advising company to hand out to clients and redesign the company's website to boost traffic.

“They are very good at bringing in a timeline and showing you what should be done by which date.” – Senior Partner, Financial Advising Company

Founded in Chicago in 1987, Killian Branding is an advertising industry veteran. Their expert team offers a multitude of services, including advertising, branding, mobile and app marketing, email marketing, and marketing strategy.

“They’re excellent. Overall, they have a very good approach and bring together all the pieces and present them in an organized manner, even though they’re 10,000 miles away.” – Owner, Fast Food Restaurant

Founded in 2006, NOTICE is a digital agency with locations in Chicago and New York. Its team of 40 helps clients with their social media marketing, video production, content marketing, event production, digital strategy, PPC, advertising, and branding.

Notable Project

A museum was looking for an agency to help create an experiential marketing campaign. NOTICE developed a strategy and created a social media campaign using video and hashtags to draw attention. The client noticed that people came into the museum excited about what they saw in the campaign.

"They were so attentive, and every person from NOTICE was involved. The personal touch was great. As a non-profit, we often don’t get the top people from a team to work with. This wasn't the case with NOTICE." - Marketing and Advertising Manager, Museum

Periscope is an independent full-service agency headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., with offices in Hong Kong, Delhi, and Toronto. They serve the healthcare, entertainment, and consumer products and services sectors. Periscope has about 560 employees that provide services for web design, branding, advertising, digital strategy, and social media marketing.

Pivot Design is a marketing agency with offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Boston. Founded in 1992, the 40+ team works with a variety of clients on their branding, logos, graphic design, and advertising.

Notable Project

A real estate firm hired Pivot Design for marketing and branding help. The agency created a branding plan, which included refreshing their website, holding different events, and creating videos and other traditional marketing campaigns. The client prides Pivot Design on how they internalize customer feedback.

"Pivot is a rare breed — a turnkey business that can do anything. They offer a nice combination of being very creative, while running a successful business."- CEO, Real Estate Development Firm

Popskull is an advertising agency located in Chicago. Since 2009, their team of fewer than 10 work with small businesses. They specialize in advertising, social media marketing, and PPC.

Notable Project

Popskull completed the design of a transportation app. The agency also helped with advertising that would increase awareness of the app. They were responsible for the creative direction of the application.

"They have been open to all feedback, changing their procedures, and digging in to make sure we are achieving what we need to do." — Marketing Manager, Transportation App

Red Square Agency is a design agency founded in 1997. Based in Mobile, Ala., with an office in Chicago, the team of 57 specializes in branding, web design, and graphic design. They primarily focus on industries such as gaming, financial services, and consumer products & services.

Notable Project

Red Square Agency serviced an investment management firm. The team provided design and strategizing services for a complete branding overhaul. This included logo and visual development as well as custom web design. Overall, the client was impressed with the team's work.

"RSQ is willing to spend not only the time understanding who we are and what we’re trying to build, but also distilling it down to something that is both simple and exactly what we were looking for." – CEO, Investment Management Firm

Red Square Agency (RSQ) is a project-based creative agency with 60 employees. Founded in 1977, they work from their headquarters in Mobile, Ala. and an office in Chicago. Their primary service lines are web design, branding, advertising, and digital strategy.

Notable Project

RSQ provided branding and web design for an investment group. They created a logo, name, color scheme, and a basic website. The client appreciated the uniqueness of RSQ’s brand and messaging campaigns.

“RSQ is willing to spend not only the time understanding who we are and what we’re trying to build, but also distilling it down to something that is both simple and exactly what we were looking for.” – CEO, Investment Group

SEO Solutions is a digital agency that was founded in 2005 and has its headquarters in Chicago. The 10-person team provides web design, SEO, UX/UI design, social media marketing, PR, advertising, and branding services for clients in a variety of industries.

Notable Project

SEO Solutions provided a full-service marketing campaign for a real estate education program based in Utah that focused on SEO and PPC to expand their outreach. After just the first stage of the project, more than 200 of the client’s keywords ranked on the first results page. The partnership continues and the client is still satisfied with the quality of service.

“Their team is great about following through on outstanding items and integrating changes into our ongoing strategy. They’re punctual and respond promptly to questions and change requests.” — President, Real Estate Education Group

Sparkfactor is a boutique advertising design and production firm founded in 1996. Their team of 6 employees is located in Chicago. They offer an array of services that center on digital strategy, marketing strategy, and web development.

Notable Project

Sparkfactor collaborated with a fragrance company to improve their website, email marketing, and online store. They assisted in maintenance and upgrades to the website. The client saw a marked increase in online sales over the course of Sparkfactor’s involvement.

“We are satisfied with the level of their production for us. They have met every expectation that we had.” – President, Fragrance Company

Founded in 1992, Stevens & Tate is an integrated marketing and advertising agency located just outside Chicago in Lombard, Ill. Its full-service team of 14 offers branding, web design, content marketing, SEO, social media marketing, advertising, PPC, and media planning for mostly mid-market and small businesses.

Notable Project

A baking company originally hired Stevens & Tate for packaging design work, but the partnership expanded to billboard and display design and PR management in addition to packaging design.

"They understand our company and they understand our brand. They’re very responsive. If I give them a task, they hit the mark and don’t misunderstand. We just understand each other and there’s no confusion." – VP of Marketing, Baking Company

Established in 1985, Streng Agency has more than 30-years experience helping companies position their brands. They use SEO, social media, advertising, public relations, and logo design to help their clients accomplish this goal. The team of eight employees works from an office in St. Charles, Ill. – just outside Chicago.

Notable Project

When a laundry products manufacturer needed design and layout experience, they hired Streng Agency. At the time, the manufacturer did not have these marketing and design skills in-house. The partnership began with Streng Agency designing a corporate brochure and went on to include logo creation and a website redesign for a new product.

"They offer fresh designs and they’re good about letting us know deadlines and encouraging us to stay on track throughout a project." – Vice President of Customer and Distributor Success, Laundry Products Manufacturing Company

The Harbinger Group is a communications and PR consultant group. Founded in 1990, the consultancy is comprised of fewer than 50 employees. They specialize in PR, advertising, and media planning and buying.

Notable Project

The Harbinger Group provided web service management for a nonprofit. They oversaw the nonprofit's tactical and strategic outreach and managed its communication through advertising and geotargeted marketing services. As a result of the partnership, the nonprofit saw an increase in site visits, candidate flow, and funder support.

"If I need something drafted, written, reviewed, or posted, The Harbinger Group is flexible and available to do it." – Officer, Nonprofit

The Monogram Group is a branding agency based in Chicago. Founded in 1990, the team of 17 specializes in branding, market research, and advertising. They work with clients primarily in the financial services and manufacturing industries.

Notable Project

The Monogram Group worked on branding and marketing for a local hair salon. They updated branding and created a new logo and promotional materials. They also conducted market research and did a photo shoot, then distributed the new materials. The client was impressed with the results of the project.

“The results were positive, and both the customers and franchises are happy with the new materials. They’re timeless, so we can use them for many years without looking old or outdated.” – Salon Owner, Hair Salon

Youtech & Associates is an Illinois-based digital marketing and development agency founded in 2002. The approximately 40-member team specializes in web design, digital strategy, software development, and advertising.

Notable Project

A health insurance company hired Youtech & Associates to build and host their websites and to facilitate the creation of its new website after it renamed the company. Youtech & Associates also helped the company with SEO. The client has experienced increases in their site traffic and its domain authority since Youtech & Associates worked with the website's layout and design.

"They are excellent. Youtech has been good at communicating with us consistently each week. This keeps us on track as far as a schedule goes. They make sure we’re getting things done when they need to be finished." – Manager, Health Insurance Company